Granular Subsurface Seal Jun 1, 2017 - Mar 15, 2018
This project is aimed at developing and conducting physical tests on a new set of unique swellable materials that can expand into, seal and plug undesirable cavities and isolate distressed porous media downhole of an oil well.
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Advanced particle damping (APD) solutions for small bore pipework Jun 1, 2016 - Sep 1, 2017
Flow induced main line vibrations cause high cycle fatigue in small bore pipe connections and cantilever valves. Ageing assets can exacerbate these issues due to changing flow rates and previous fatigue exposure. This vibration has the potential to...
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Simulation of nanomaterials release from consumer products for environmental exposure assessment Oct 1, 2013 - Oct 1, 2014
Nanomaterials are increasingly being developed for a range of industrial uses. However, there is a lack of standardised methods for estimating the release of nanomaterials to the environment. Current legislation for chemicals and environmental protec...
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MRI compatible optical imaging system Jul 15, 2017 - Mar 15, 2018
Advanced oxidation processes for chloride removal from waste water May 16, 2016 - Jun 4, 2019
Develop the knowledge and expertise to commercialise a packaged treatment solution to reduce chloride levels and oil content from liquid wastes, permitting re-use of produced water or safe discharge to the environment and reducing the waste volumes s...
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Integration of advanced hybrid inorganic membranes for carbon capture with rehabilitation Nov 27, 2013 - Nov 26, 2015
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Hand Motion Analysis & Surgical Evaluation & Training Apr 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019
Technical performance in surgery has come under increased scrutiny in recent years, not least due to several highly publicized cases where it has been suggested that poor outcomes were the result of inadequate technical skill. As part of the drive to...
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Autonomous deployment of underwater sensor networks for marine seismic imaging Jul 16, 2018 - Oct 31, 2019
To research and create a practical localisation system for the flying node system which will allow the flying nodes to operate in a swarm and move from their initial seabed position to a new seabed location. This Swarm Technology will be used to enha...
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Stab-In Pipe Stage 2 Feb 1, 2019 - Feb 14, 2020
This is Stage 2 of a project to design and develop new non-threaded drill pipe joints. .
Stage 2 will be related to 3D printing of conceptual design of snap latch based non-threaded tool joints, electromagnetic calculations and further...
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Wave Project Phase II Jan 28, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019
This project will develop a cost effective and complete subsea system in order to harness energy from waves.
To meet the challenge to drive down costs and make oil and gas fields economically viable, the Oil and Gas Industry is beginni...
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Develop capability to characterise the extrusion of elastomers Feb 4, 2020 - Feb 26, 2022
To develop an in-house capability to characterise the extrusion of elastomers at the nano-scales structural level to drive scientifically led new product design and development.
Thermally sprayed metamaterial coatings for photovoltaic energy harvesting applications (#themetacoat) Nov 15, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Metamaterials, an artificial periodic two- or three-dimensional configuration, can change propagation characteristics of electromagnetic waves, which in return can cause wave energy to get absorbed into the material. Taking this idea forward, we intro...
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Determining the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Macro-and-Micro-Plastics in Soil and Their Impact on Soil Function Oct 1, 2019 - Oct 1, 2023
Current global production of plastics has reached over 300 million metric tons and is predicted to reach 1200 million metric tons by 2050. Plastics are used widely as they are durable and stable, but these properties have caused an environmental cris...
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A Feasibility Study on an Anaerobic Digester (AD) Plant Installation in Orkney May 1, 2020 - Mar 30, 2021
The aim of this project is to conduct a feasibility study on a community driven Anaerobic Digester Plant Installation in Orkney for the Orkney Islands to address specific waste management challenges faced by remote, rural and island communities/local...
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Digitalisation of Thermal Spray Dec 6, 2021 - Apr 5, 2022
Thermal spray coatings significantly increase the remaining useful life of components employed in aerospace, automotive, oil & gas and offshore wind sectors.
The global thermal spray market share is expected to reach US $13 b...
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Design and development of a novel automated recovery system for the decommissioning of concrete mats from the sea bed to de-risk diving operations Aug 3, 2021 - Aug 2, 2024
Design a novel remote recovery system for the decommissioning of concrete mats from the seabed with the use of baskets to recover to the back deck of an offshore support vessel.
The system will eliminate the need for divers, improving...
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Assessment of a Concept Vertical Axis Wind Turbine System Apr 30, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021
The objective of the project is to successfully prove performance enhancement of a conventional Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine when integrated with a novel Power Enhancer, through extensive empirical and theoretical comparisons. Detailed investi...
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Data-Driven Smart Food Waste Collection Aug 30, 2021 - Sep 30, 2021
Keenan Recycling wishes to capitalise on the potential of technologies grounded in sensors and data analytics to develop an optimised collection schedule that aims to improve customer services and lower fuel costs.
Smart ROV Design Jun 9, 2021 - Dec 8, 2021
The objectives of the project are to numerical assess and analyse the design of an Efficient ROV (EROV), along with the associated complex flow field, for the Offshore Renewables and Decommissioning sector. The innovative approach to designing the ER...
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Feb 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021
Universities have been providing blended teaching since March 2020. Though this mode allows students to continue to engage in education, it has certainly created mental health problems among students. It is important to bring students back to campus...
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